Scientists Predict Coronavirus May Live For Up To Nine Days On Surfaces

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A new analysis looking at data from different types of coronavirus has shown that many strains can live on surfaces such as glass, plastic or metal, for up to nine days.

 

https://www.forbes.com/sites/victoriaforster/2020/02/09/scientists-predict-coronavirus-may-live-for-up-to-nine-days-on-surfaces/#45a50d8a14e3

[JHolmesJr]

I guess we're really fortunate that the Chinese aren't really into 

spitting indiscriminately anywhere.

[White Christmas13]

Just now, JHolmesJr said:

I guess we're really fortunate that the Chinese aren't really into 

spitting indiscriminately anywhere.

It didn't take long for Chinese bashing to start.

[JHolmesJr]

2 minutes ago, White Christmas13 said:

It didn't take long for Chinese bashing to start.

 

Or the ultra PC, cancel culture advocates to start their lecturing.

[Why Me]

5 minutes ago, White Christmas13 said:

It didn't take long for Chinese bashing to start.

Yep, need to get your China bashing done quickly because

China’s Hubei province has reported its lowest number of new coronavirus cases since January, giving officials hope that the outbreak may be approaching its peak ...

as reported in

https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2020/feb/12/coronavirus-china-reports-fall-in-infections-but-experts-remain-cautious

 

The dang thing should be over in a month. But you'll still have the Indians, Africans, Muslims, ... to get the little man bile juices flowing.

[Jare]

8 minutes ago, White Christmas13 said:

It didn't take long for Chinese bashing to start.

Plenty of Non-mainland Chinese criticise the mainland-Chinese for the day long hoyking chorus.

[White Christmas13]

The worst thing what could happen, if the virus reaches Africa. There is only

2 countries will have the facilities to threat that virus and that is

South Africa and Senegal, and thousands will die in all the other countries.

[JHolmesJr]

Check out the exceptional behaviour and tell me Im wrong:

 

 

[geriatrickid]

Ok so back on topic, this topic  contains sensationalized misuse of the actual information.

The Forbes article did not present anything that wasn't already known about fomite transmission.

 

If one reads the article the  main point is that  The review found that on average, coronaviruses can live on surfaces for between four and five days, but some could survive for up to nine days outside of the body at room temperature.   This was based upon looking at the SARS and MERS data only, and not the Covid-2019 data.

This is nothing new as we already know. To put it into perspective, a common cold virus can  survive 7 days and  the basic flu virus, typically 1 day. Environmental factors have a big role, with BIG emphasized. As per the report;  “Low temperature and high air humidity further increase their lifespan,”

 

So yes, when the report indicates that there is up to  9 days survivability on surfaces such as glass, plastic or metal, it is nothing earth shattering.  

 

[gunderhill]

I  have a vision you are  sitting in a bath of disinfectant wrapped  100%  in cling  film in an airtight  room drinking Jeyes  Fluid?

[CharlieH]

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